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Overview |
Minnesota | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,890 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,496 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,410 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,028 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,730 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,807 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 55% |
Admission |
Minnesota | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,863 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 30,705 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1240/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Minnesota | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $247 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Minnesota | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Virginia Tech based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 38,294 students)
Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or Virginia Tech?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($14,496.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Minnesota than Virginia Tech ($34,410.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Virginia Tech ($16,730 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 14.3% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($13,028 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Virginia Tech (62% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 38.2% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($11,807 vs. $8,542)
Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 78 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota or Virginia Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Virginia Tech and Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $6,800 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $3,781 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($20,185 vs. $23,966)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($208 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/